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What's the best, the worst and the most popular spirit/liqueur in Greece? Discover national, regional and local spirit/liqueur varieties.
Metaxa is a popular Greek spirit that is made from brandy (usually produced from Savatino, Sultanina, and Black Corinth grapes), a secret combination of botanicals, and the aromatic and carefully selected Muscat wines from the island of Samos.
Ouzo (Greek: ούζο, IPA: [ˈuzo]) is a dry anise -flavored aperitif that is widely consumed in Greece. [1] It is made from rectified spirits that have undergone a process of distillation and flavoring. Its taste is similar to other anise liquors like pastis, sambuca, mastika, rakı, and arak.
Top 43 Greek Alcoholic Beverages. Last update: Wed Oct 16 2024. VIEW MORE. View all Greek Alcoholic Beverages. View Greek Alcoholic Beverages map. 01. Wine Appellation. Vinsanto. SANTORINI, Greece. 4.6. Ate it? Rate it. Wanna try? Add to list. Vinsanto is a dessert wine hailing from Santorini. It is made with sun-dried Assyrtiko and Aidani grapes.
Discover the best Greek spirits & liqueurs such as ouzo & tsipouro, as well as lesser-known unique spirits & liquers from Greece
Ouzo is an anise-flavored liquor produced from grape must (the remnants of wine-making). It can only be made in Greece and Cyprus and may include other spices beyond anise. No other beverage is as uniquely Greek or as closely linked to a culture as ouzo is to Greece.
Tsipouro (or tsikoudia in Crete) is a popular grape-distilled spirit made pure or scented with anise. It is served as a welcome to guests, an accompaniment to meze or as the fuel for the laughter between old friends in cafes all over Greece. There are some who attribute the origins of tsipouro to the ancient Greek drink called Trimma.
If you have to try at least one alcoholic beverage in Greece, that should be wine! Greece was a major wine producer in ancient times, so drinking wine is an integral part of the country’s culture, and things have come a long way since Retsina and Domestica of the late 1900’s.
Ouzo has been labeled as an exclusively Greek product and is particularly popular during the summer, served with mezedes (small portions of food) such as octopus, salad, sardines, squids, fried zucchini, and clams – and lots of ice.
Ouzo is a celebrated anise-flavoured alcoholic spirit from Greece. In this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about Greek Ouzo: What Is Ouzo? Ouzo History. How Ouzo Is Made. What Is The Ouzo Effect? What Does Ouzo Taste Like? How To Drink Ouzo. Similar Drinks & Substitutes. Ouzo Health Benefits.